Not every athlete snubbed during the draft is Tom Brady. In fact, I would guess a kid who didn't constantly have to compete for his spot in college, has had his famous father as his only coach, and (again) has been handed every career accolade that isn't directly linked to on field performance will have the most healthy response to sliding like this.
He talked a lot of shit, but he did not fuck with the higher ups. Arguably the greatest coverage corner ever, but was afraid to hit/be hit.
This is true after he was drafted, but this is also the man who told the Giants "You pick at 10? I'll be gone before then, I ain't got time for this" when they wanted him to take a test in their pre-draft interview.
Something about first round picks having a locked in fifth year option in the contracts that second rounders don't? Saw this claimed on Twitter as justification for the Giants doing this, didn't bother verifying if it is even true.
Probably for a few extra shekels, but nothing that would cost them draft capital.
The league has standardized rookie contract scales according to draft position ever since a few contracts got way out of hand in the late 2000's, so teams don't get to modify the contracts like that. Trading up into the back end of the first to overdraft a player to secure a 5th year option (only first round picks get that) is pretty standard, and that's probably part of what motivated the Giants to make a move for Dart. Another common reason is hearing other teams that have similar needs at that position are trying to trade for that pick, leading to fears they like the same developmental round 2 player you do.Something about first round picks having a locked in fifth year option in the contracts that second rounders don't? Saw this claimed on Twitter as justification for the Giants doing this, didn't bother verifying if it is even true.
Still -- even if true -- doesn't seem like giving up whatever they gave up to make the move. Plus, I'm not sure why they couldn't just add that to the contract as a term.
The comments are great! "A new pope will be elected, before Shedeur gets drafted."
This - endless conspiracy theory (racism prominently featured) spamming is certain to ensue.
>Rodgers dropped to 24th
I could not imagine the absolute disaster of Neon Deion being a HC in the NFL. While I can appreciate someone running their own program in a very personalized way, the drawbacks will eventually present themselves. The drawbacks from how he does things are somewhat manageable in college due to young players, the NIL, and general culture/atmosphere at that level, but I simply can't fathom how it'd go at the professional level.
This shit is so stupid and illustrates the fake hype surrounding Shedeur even more. Not that 3rd round picks are throwaway, but if any of these clowns really believed that, he'd be gone already instead of still being available in the middle of the 4th. This is the area where players have glaring holes but potential upside. One of the knocks on Shedeur was his limited upside as far as athleticism.
Unironically, his success and draft day(s) experience stem from this. Most of the perceived issues would have been mitigated if he didn't play for his daddeh since high school, but he wouldn't have had nearly as many opportunities or implicit catering if he went elsewhere. I think that's why his fall is so fascinating. It's the perfect storm and perfect position to have such high expectations and such a low reality.
Since Shedeur will be drafted late(hopefully not at all), he'll probably try to use a Tom Brady comparison.
The funniest thing of all would be some team thinking there's actually something worthwhile with Shilo and drafting him in the late sixth round while Shadeur remained undrafted.
No one tells them to be humble because they all actually accomplished something. The younger Sanders had never won anything of significance--not even a bowl game.
